I would look'em in the eye, and without blinking, tell them "yes it is a 23 lbs vase. Is this going to be a problem?":rolleyes:
From experience i can tell you that the 'box in a box' technique gives...

I tried the "im sorry and cant afford the insurance increase" method and got flamed. Judge told me next time to go to traffic school instead of fighting the ticket if i know im guilty. Check the fine...